30 Best Air Fryer Chicken Recipes for Fast Weeknight Meals

If you're looking for a basic chicken thighs recipe, this is it. It's not fancy, but it's easy and tasty.

Get the recipe for No-Nonsense Air Fryer Chicken.

Want to add a little flavor to those thighs? This lemon-mustard marinade will do it.

Get the recipe for Saucy Air Fryer Chicken Thighs.

The air fryer makes a great no-fuss way to enjoy wings without having to go out.

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Wings.

When we want to kick it up a notch, these sweet chili wings are hard to beat!

Get the recipe for Sweet Chili & Onion Air Fryer Hot Wings from Beautiful Eats & Things.

Yes, you can cook a whole chicken in an air fryer! But you'll want a larger air fryer — around 7 quarts — to do it.

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Whole Chicken from Jo Cooks.

If you haven't jumped on the Korean Fried Chicken bandwagon, this is the recipe to try! It's sweet-spicy and very tasty.

Get the recipe for Korean Air Fryer Chicken Wings from Well Plated.

Want to make cutlets for dinner, but without the fuss of baking or frying them? Your air fryer can do it.

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Cutlets from Skinnytaste.

These meatballs are like little explosions of flavor. They're perfect for a simple dinner, or as party snacks!

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Firecracker Chicken Meatballs from The Chunky Chef.

Save this recipe for when the weather doesn't make breaking out the grill any fun, but you still have a hankering for barbecue.

Get the recipe for Air Fryer BBQ Chicken from The Cookie Rookie

These spicy little nuggets are a marvel: Crispy and delicious, they cook up in a jiffy!

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Nuggets from Skinnytaste.

The mix of simple, but flavorful pantry spices gives these quick-cooking breasts plenty of flavor! Pair them with a simple side salad for an easy dinner.

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Breast from Dinner at the Zoo.

We've been known to fry up a batch of these Thai style wings for an afternoon snack—and not share.

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Thai Chicken Wings from Jo Cooks.

If you love the boneless popcorn chicken from your favorite drive-through place, give this at-home recipe a try. It's easier than you think!

Get the recipe for Popcorn Chicken In Air Fryer from Julie’s Eats & Treats.

Classic lemony Chicken Piccata is easy to make in an air fryer, and you don't have to bother with a pan full of oil!

Get the recipe for Chicken Piccata from Skinnytaste.

Ooh, these cheesy chicken wings are absolutely the thing when you're craving some comfort food.

Get the recipe for Parmesan Dusted Air Fryer Chicken Wings from Spoon Fork Bacon.

Easy to make and even easier to cook, these tortilla-wrapped goodies are the dinner your family wants.

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos from The Cookie Rookie.

Ready to get on the hot-chicken bandwagon? This recipe will get you there, and then some!

Get the recipe for Hot Honey Air Fryer Chicken Tenders from The Chunky Chef.

This is the recipe you want for when the kids won't eat anything else, and you just want to make them something nutritious.

Get the recipe for Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets from The Cookie Rookie.